Senior Accountant

Lubbock

39760BR

EDUC Administration General

Position Description

Performs professional accounting functions according to established procedures, requiring knowledge of complex accounting systems; responsible for assembly and analysis of data; works under general supervision with latitude for technical judgment.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Responsible for maintaining all aspects of contracts for faculty within the SPED and C&I departments and Centers in the College of Education. The paperwork my include project setup, invoicing, payroll, POs and travel.
• Attend training workshops and any other departmental and University recurring meetings as appropriate to assist in performing duties accurately.
• Meeting deadlines to process all ePAFs, labor redistributions, one-time payments, and associated payroll paperwork in accordance with University guidelines.
• Making decisions an taking appropriate actions and understanding the consequences of potential errors that directly impact the College and University.
• Process instructor searches paperwork including requesting new positions, posting positions in Kenexa, monitoring search positions, working with CoE Admin and search committees.
• Appropriate use of Banner/Cognos to ensure accuracy of FOPs and associated balances when processing expenditures. Reconcile payroll and other expenditures, accurately and at least monthly.
• Meeting deadlines to process all budget revisions, cost transfers, purchase orders, p-cards, travel, and the like in accordance with University guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in job related field with major coursework in accounting plus three years experience in government or commercial accounting. Specific job related experience may substitute for required education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Accounting, bookkeeping, and organizational skills. Attention to detail. Problem solving skills.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

19.21

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Bookkeeping and Accounting

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Air Force Specialty Code

65F1, 65F3, 65F4

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

36A

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

3402

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

1005, 1117